FBI warns students that hoax threats carry serious consequences
(LOOTPRESS) – As students prepare for the new school year, the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office is reminding the public that making hoax threats is a serious criminal offense with long-lasting consequences. According to the FBI, whether a threat is spoken, written, posted online, or shared on social media, it can lead to...
Man accused of shattering McDonald Police cruiser arrested
A man wanted for vandalizing a police car in McDonald Borough is in custody. Back in April we reported that McDonald police were looking for a man who had shattered the window of a police cruiser.
Police find crashed vehicle in Homewood after hearing gunshots
Police found a crashed vehicle that had been shot, shortly after hearing gunshots in Homewood.
Man accused of killing his girlfriend in Aliquippa says his roommate is the real...
Nearly one year after Treonna Washington was shot and killed in an alley, the man accused of her murder took the witness stand Friday in a Beaver County courtroom.
SNAP skimming escalates in PA, officials push for secure EBT cards
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee spoke about how the rise of skimming devices has led to $8.9 million in stolen SNAP benefits between October 2022 and December 2024, at a news conference at the Kingsley Association in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 15. Two million Pennsylvanians rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Search warrants in Allegheny County net 7 illegal guns, drugs; 2 people arrested
Allegheny County police are celebrating two successful search warrants this week.
Animal Friends offering free spay and neuter services for Pittsburghers
The Ohio Township-based nonprofit on Thursday announced the “Short Term Fix” spay and neuter program, which will provide free surgeries to dogs and cats owned by Pittsburgh residents.
Local volleyball coach, elementary school teacher charged with rape, trafficking, assault
A local elementary school teacher who also coaches volleyball is facing a slew of charges, including rape, trafficking and sexual assault.
Last drive-in movie theater in Allegheny County to celebrate major milestone
Dependable Drive-In is the last remaining drive-in movie theater in Allegheny County.
Court-ordered mental health options — 302 and AOT — explained
When someone’s mental health crisis endangers themselves or others, there are options that don’t involve a call to the police and the risk of incarceration. That’s the aim of laws governing involuntary mental health treatment, which exist in all 50 states and many other countries. In theory,...